Add Value to Your Communities

1 min

Contribute positively to each community you're part of.

Successful communities—and relationships as a whole—are rarely one-sided. The most fulfilling social environments often have mutual investment from members. Believe it or not, having a strong sense of community is associated with higher mental and physical health, and this is backed up by a 2020 study published in SSM - Population Health.Now that you’ve found new communities to join, remember that you have the opportunity to make an impact on others, just as they may have made an impact on you.The goal of this training is to focus on the positive contributions you can make to new and existing communities in your life.Be an Active ParticipantThink about all of the communities you are a part of (if it’s helpful, write them down). Reflect on the various ways you can add value to each community, whether it’s offering assistance, sharing knowledge, or simply being a beacon of support.For example, if you’re regularly meeting up with coworkers or fellow entrepreneurs, think about how you can share your own business expertise with younger peers.Actively engage in your communities and offer your skills and strengths where needed. In the same way others may help you, you can offer more support, assistance, and positivity than you may realize.Celebrate Your CommunityAs you learn to become an active participant in each of your communities, recognize and appreciate the diversity and strengths of others who surround you.Remember that in your communities, you often get back what you put in. Pushing ourselves to help others can often reflect positivity back to us and deepen our connections in a lasting way.